Dianthus broteroi Boiss & Reut.
Diagnostic description:
A densely tufted, woody-based, hairless perennial. Stems erect or ascending, up to 50 cm long. Leaves linear-lanceolate, up to 8 cm long, very narrow and pointed, rough along the edges. Flowers generally solitary, 2 to 3 cm across, strongly scented. Petals vary from almost white to pink, and are deeply cut into fine fringes. Calyx from 2.5 to 3.5 cm long, narrowed towards the top. Epicalyx with 6 to 8 narrow-pointed bracts, from ⅓ to ½ the length of the calyx.
Distribution:
Local:Rare in Gibraltar. Found along the East Side sand slopes.
Global: Found in southern Iberian peninsula.
Ecology:
Flowers between May, June, July and August.
Habitat:
Grows on sandy soils.